Feeling the pain…

This morning I am in pain. “How are you doing,” is one way that we greet each other. For the last month I have had a tough time answering that question honestly. I don’t have the option to curl up in a fetal position, suck my thumb and gaze at… Listen ⇢
I'm a Free Rider

According to liberal and conservative pundits the people responsible for the need for an “individual mandate” in the government healthcare plan are the “free riders.” These are people who choose to be uninsured but make use of the emergency room. This practice causes all of health care to be more… Listen ⇢
Hawaii on my mind

We were leaving for vacation this evening. Instead we are on a different trip. Her bags were packed (for the last two and a half weeks). Loretta started saving last year and when she had enough for the airline tickets, we bought them. Then it was hours of searching for… Listen ⇢
Loretta Wear: Beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter 1964-2012 Love Never Dies

Loretta was a lover. She loved her children, her pets, the wild cats that live on the Ranch, and the bunny rabbits. She was a rescuer of stray and hurt animals. She couldn’t pass an animal loose on the street without trying to help it see its way home. A… Listen ⇢
Details of Loretta's illness and medical treatment

It started with the flu, at least that is what we thought. A week ago Saturday was the annual grandkids birthday party. Last week we found out that all of the grandkids had the flu and a week ago Tuesday we kept Ben out of school with a small fever… Listen ⇢
Another year of Thanksgiving

Four years ago this month, we set out on our fourth cross-country road trip in about a year and a half. We were on the road on the Thanksgiving holiday and had a turkey dinner at the Cracker Barrel restaurant near Pensacola, Florida. Lots of things were up in the… Listen ⇢
Living With Our Choices, No Complaints, No Regrets

I think I learned this in Physics class a long time ago, “For every action there is a reaction.” I think a corollary statement might be, “For every choice, there is a consequence.” I was thinking about this as I was waiting to get sleepy in the wee early morning… Listen ⇢
When the going gets tough…

I have been slogging through a few rough weeks. My wife’s dad died, and he was pretty sick leading up to his passing. Then a quick trip to Tucson for his memorial service. The following week I was pretty sick for a couple of days (in the bed all day… Listen ⇢
This is a busy week…

I just got back from a quick trip to Boise, Idaho. I have been working with a minister there on his blog site for a few years. He wanted to expand his communication outreach and the best way to handle it was for me to spend a pretty solid day… Listen ⇢

Meet Minister Charlie Wear

Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.

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